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BNP bets big on leaflets: Bold pledges for jobs, repairing state in polls push
09:34 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party is close to finalising a leaflet-based election manifesto that places state restructuring, renewed democratic practice and massive employment creation at the heart of its campaign for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
Bullet-hit Tanjina taken to CMCH; condition critical
08:47 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayEleven-year-old Tanjina Afran, who was injured by gunshot fired from Mynamar, has been taken to the Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) as her condition is critical.
UAE pardons 25 convicted Bangladesh nationals
08:00 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayPresident of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned 25 Bangladeshi citizens who were previously convicted in the UAE.
Pakistan keen to host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches
07:02 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayPakistan has stepped forward with an offer to host Bangladesh’s matches in the ICC T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) formally informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the national team will not travel to India for the tournament.
EU spells out meaning of ‘inclusive’ Bangladesh vote
06:22 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe European Union’s Chief Election Observer, Ivars Ijabs, on Sunday clarified what the EU means when it calls for an “inclusive and participatory” election, saying the focus is on ensuring that every social group in Bangladesh can take part in the February 12 general election.
Tehran warns US, Israel amid deadly unrest
05:08 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayIran issued fresh threats against the United States and Israel on Sunday as nationwide protests continued for a second week, leaving at least 116 people dead, according to activists.
BTCL boosts internet speeds without raising prices
04:58 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayBangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has increased the speed of all its existing internet packages by up to three times, while keeping monthly charges unchanged, aiming to provide faster and more digital-friendly services for its customers.
No sign of trade fallout with India, says Sk Bashir
04:37 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayCommerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said Bangladesh’s trade with India remains stable and unaffected by the recent IPL-related controversy. He noted that trade flows between the two neighbours are continuing as usual.
HC questions legality of Jatiya Party factions contesting polls
04:30 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe High Court has asked why three Jatiya Party factions and their nominated candidates should not be barred from contesting the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections.
EC declares candidacies of most petitioners valid
04:17 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayA majority of aspirants who challenged the rejection of their nomination papers have regained eligibility to contest the 13th parliamentary election.
Manna gets back nomination for Bogura-2
03:48 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayThe Election Commission (EC) has restored the nomination paper of Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna, a hopeful for the Bogura-2 (Shibganj) constituency in the upcoming national polls.
Job seekers demand cancellation of assistant teacher recruitment test
02:29 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayA group of job aspirants staged a protest and rally demanding the cancellation of the government primary school assistant teacher recruitment examination, alleging question paper leaks and other irregularities.
ASI’s motorcycle stolen from inside police station; case filed
01:30 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayA motorcycle belonging to Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Md Firoz, posted at Bhatara Police Station in the capital, has been stolen.
Child injured by gunfire from Myanmar in Teknaf
12:24 PM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayA child was shot in the head by a stray bullet fired from across the Myanmar border while playing in the yard of his house in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar.
Man shot dead in Khulna
11:49 AM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayA man was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Bagmara area of Rupsha Upazila, Khulna, in the early hours of Sunday.
Residents in Teknaf Panic as heavy clashes erupt in Rakhine
11:31 AM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayResidents near the Teknaf border in Cox’s Bazar are living in fear as clashes erupt across the border in Rakhine, Myanmar, involving the Rohingya armed group, the Arakan Army, and the Myanmar military.
Bangladesh backs OIC’s stance on Somalia’s sovereignty
10:45 AM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayBangladesh aligns itself fully with the collective resolve of the OIC to uphold international law, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States, and the unity and solidarity of the Muslim world, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain.
Teacher detained by CUCSU leaders released after nine hours
10:35 AM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayA teacher, who was detained by leaders of the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) over allegations of opposing the July mass uprising, was released after nearly nine hours of detention.
US, allies carry out ‘large-scale’ air strikes against IS in Syria
09:33 AM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayUS and allied forces carried out "large-scale" strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria on Saturday, the US military said, the latest response to an attack last month that killed three Americans.
Iran protest death toll rises to 116, rights activists say
09:03 AM, 11 Jan 2026 SundayViolence linked to nationwide protests challenging Iran’s theocratic rule has left at least 116 people dead, rights activists said, as demonstrations entered their third week amid an escalating government crackdown.